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HY06 VEL

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,147 miles

Both side front fog light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,154 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,966 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,817 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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HY06 VEL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY06 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY06 VEL registered?

HY06 VEL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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